all,

we have a date for the fall build clinic and shoot. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4TH 8am...

- we can build, shoot, and all points in between. for those who want to build, we'll start early and that way a good portion of the day can be used for shooting, talking gear, trying each other's stuff on, etc.
- we'll have armorers onsite to help you build.
- like the last time, buying, selling, trading, etc. are all acceptable. you can horse trade all day with one another as far as i care... all transactions and actions will be kept within the law or your ass is gone.
- i'll have steel targets and such for shooting and we can shoot just about any kind of firearm - pistol, rifle, shotgun are all welcome... i even have a sit down twin clay pidgeon thrower. if you guys want to do some of that, let me know in this thread...
- high velocity ltd will be there with some NFA stuff as well as the controlled chaos arms collection - NFA rentals will be available as such

here is the run down:

-let me know in this thread what you want to build/cover and we'll try and cater to it - carbine, SPR, varminters, precision builds, etc.
-potluck lunch - post here what you can bring and we'll make a go of it together
-builders, spectators, shooters are welcome as long as you're safe and respectful
-i'll have some nametags to fill out for folks (i can generally remember people's names or handle, but rarely both and never at the right time... maybe this'll help)
-provide me a headcount by hitting the thread so i can be prepared
-liability waivers will be required to participate
-come expecting fun...

thanks in advance for your willingness to come and participate and thanks to all those who came and provided in the past. i'm looking forward to it!

-michael

*****ETA

we're adding this to the mix this time:

dave came up with a really good suggestion for an informal and cheap competition that will double as a fund raiser... we're going to give it a whirl...

RIMFIRE comp... we'll use the 50 yard range and have five little self resetting targets for you to shoot close, then at intermediate range we'll have three more at roughly 3" size, and then at the 50 yard mark we'll have two more (open sights or unmagnified optics shooting large steel plates roughly 7" and those weapons with magnified optics shooting something a tad less than half that size at roughly 3")...

10 total steel targets. 10 total rounds. timed - failures can be cleared and you can continue, but the timer remains running. timer starts upon your first shot down range. $1 per run. unlimited runs - if a line exists, you'll need to move to the back for your next run. best ratio of hits/time wins the pot. the winner of the pot chooses the organization or charity they wish to give the winnings to...

this will be cheap and easy for everyone to participate and have some fun. proceeds will benefit some great orgs!

i'll make a couple of my 22 weapons available for people to borrow if they need them. i have a dedicated AR15 in 22LR, and several 22 pistols. i also have some ciener conversion kits for AR15s some can borrow and try if they need or want them as well.

if you choose to use some of my stuff or borrow someone elses, just be sure and bring some quality 22LR ammo to utilize...

ETA***

a couple of additions to the 'value added' day:

john paul from JP Rifles is planning on sending down something special for people to handle and consider...

bret clikeman of BCE-AR is planning on coming with some of his new product...

it is really great to have the locals right here in the midwest able and willing to participate. we might have a few more surprises up our sleeves too...



THERE IS NO RAIN DAY - we'll be here rain or shine - the NFA weapon rentals may or may not continue based on weather at the moment, but the rimfire comp, the build clinic, the shoot and use of the range, the potluck, etc. will all continue. we'll just wear mittens... ;)

Well hell,I'll be there.

I'll be there to spread hate and discontent as usual.

Greg, don't forget to bring donuts.

How will we tell you apart?

In for 1.

I'm in.

Hi guys!

been following ar15.com off and on for a few years now, but just found the Iowa forum after I picked up a new LE6920 in November....lots of interesting personalities on board here.....have known that romper guy for a few years now.....

looks like the build/shoot day is good event to attend for us ar15 noob owners....if its open to all, I would like to attend....a good chance to pick up tips on builds.....I'd like to learn more about optics and sighting in process.....got a Burris AR-332 mounted on handle.....

What are your feelings on gunning down unarmed garden tools?

I'll hang up and listen to your answer.

Just ask BobRoberts he has something against garden tools. Must be a childhood thing from the sandbox.

Hiya Jan,

Not really an inside joke....its just that BobRoberts really has a thing against garden tools.....enough that he must do violence to them on sight. BTW, sorry I haven't gotten back to your e-mail....I will.
Please do come, it is always a good time with a bunch of great people.

R

Ok Romper,

look forward to being there....got it penciled in on the calender.....

see ya on the street!

Nice. Looks like we have our next IHTF T-shirt. Need a BFL on it and add it the the AR15 store